Hearing on petitions for Oli, Lekhak's release continues

Summary

The Supreme Court of Nepal will continue hearing writ petitions seeking the release of political leaders KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak, who are held under contested detention.

Key Points
  • The Supreme Court is continuing hearings on writ petitions filed for the release of KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak.
  • The petitions were filed by the spouses of Oli and Lekhak alleging unlawful detention.
  • The hearing was postponed due to time constraints faced by two justices.
  • Oli and Lekhak were detained following government actions based on an inquiry into September protests.
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